I haven't posted in a long time...and nothing's changed. Go figure.
Can anyone suggest other reasons we stay in these relationships that aren't because of control? I never attempt to control the situation. In fact, I don't say a peep about it. I pretend everything is fine. This is easier to do because he's highly functional. We don't live together, so that's not stopping me. What is this fear? I know it's my issue and not his...I get that. I feel like if I can just
understand what my brain is doing, then I can see it and establish a way to not do that anymore. If I can't do that, what's to say I don't end up in a similar relationship, whether alcohol is an issue or not.
What are our other ties to these people? I know you don't know me, but I'll try on any suggestions to see if they fit.